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Hair TherapyThe importance of communication ~ from a former hostage negotiatorSend us a textThe importance of communication ~ from a former hostage negotiator Nigel Taberner is an award winning expert speaker, who joins me this week to discuss the importance of communication, and how we can build deep relationships with our clients.Nigel joined the police at age 21, after re-sitting his exams to fulfil his dream to be able to help people and fight crime.He became a D.I. in counterterrorism and was a hostage negotiator for over ten years, dealing with over 130 incidents successfully.We discuss the t...
2025-07-2144 min
People and Pioneers - The PodcastTalk to Me: Hostage Tactics for Everyday Leadership - Insights from Nigel Taberner, former hostage negotiator and expert speakerHostage negotiation & everyday leadership: not as far apart as you think.I had the pleasure of speaking with Nigel Taberner - former Moss Side police officer, hostage negotiator and now, award winning speaker for the latest episode of People & Pioneers.In this incredibly practical and fascinating episode, you'll learn the key tactics and power of mindset, simplicity, authenticy, planning and listening. Skills that apply whether you are in a high risk armed siege, performance review or trying to get your kid to do their homework.Whether you’re a founder, people-leader, or li...
2025-05-2826 min
How to Thrive'Have conversations with purpose' - Nigel Taberner, Hostage Negotiator"Don't have negotiations, have conversations with purpose."We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Nigel Taberner onto the How to Thrive podcast this week to share his experiences as a hostage negotiator, being thrown into some of the most intense, high pressure situations imaginable.His stories are incredible, but you may be wondering where the connection is between that and the corporate world.Nigel, who is now an award-winning public speaker, answers that better than anyone else: "You deal with people. You want to influence people. You want to get them...
2025-05-0147 min
42courses PodcastNigel Taberner: Lessons from a Hostage NegotiatorWhat can high-stakes hostage negotiations teach us about leadership, persuasion, and building trust? In this episode, Louise gets to chat with former hostage negotiator and award-winning expert speaker Nigel Taberner.
From managing emotions under pressure to building trust in seconds, Nigel provides actionable insights for leaders and professionals navigating today’s complex and unpredictable world.
Discover:
- The art of active listening and how it shapes better outcomes.
- Proven techniques for negotiating as a conversation between real people!
- How to apply negotiation principles to leadership and daily interactions.
This episode is packed with stories and lessons to in...
2025-01-1431 min
The Culture HackListening like a life depends on it | The Culture Hack | EP13 – Nigel TabernerNigel Taberner spent 10 years as a hostage negotiator. He successfully negotiated over 130 high-risk armed sieges, suicide threats, and kidnap situations. Thankfully, not one person died in any of the incidents Nigel attended. In this episode of The Culture Hack, we discuss:✅ Listening like a life depends on it✅ The hostage negotiator’s superpower✅ How to get your kids to do their homework✅ The two words you’ll never hear a hostage negotiator say✅ The two things to focus on to have a positive first impr
2024-08-3133 min
The StrategyStory PodcastHow Can I Listen Better to Connect With My Teams? Tips from an ex-hostage negotiatorEx-hostage negotiator and now expert speaker on communications and influence, Nigel Taberner has been in some seriously hostile situations. He shares his experience with us and explains how to listen to drive positive outcomes and connect with people quickly, and ultimately, how a succinct strategy is at the heart of success.
2024-06-0737 min
Ladder DownMeet Nigel TabernerIn this episode Kate meets Nigel Taberner who spent 30 years in the UK Police working in a wide variety of front line, protective security, asset coordination and investigative roles. Perhaps his most interesting role was as a Hostage Negotiator. He successfully negotiated over 130 high-risk armed sieges, domestic and international kidnaps, suicide interventions and was deployed during high profile counter-terrorism operations. He says that as well as saving lives, the skills that he learned made him a more effective leader and a better colleague, husband and father. Since retiring from the Police force in 2019 he has...
2021-05-1839 min